Mundus: Impossible Universe
- March 20, 2019
- Rumbic Studio
Get on SteamWe invite you to join the Great Shaman in a quest to explore the Impossible Universe. You will find dozens of unique worlds with their own rewards… and dangers. Face challenging Match-3 puzzles and meet strange denizens of fantastic planets. This is our best game we have ever crafted. Satisfaction is guaranteed! Features: - Unique puzzles on square and hexagonal fields! - Challenging gameplay! - …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a refreshing twist on traditional match-3 mechanics, incorporating various puzzles and challenges that keep gameplay engaging.
- Visually appealing with beautiful artwork and distinct worlds, each level provides a unique environment that enhances the overall experience.
- The gameplay is both relaxing and challenging, rewarding players for their skill and strategy as they progress through the levels.
- The game has a heavy reliance on luck, particularly in later stages, which can lead to frustration when players are unable to progress without purchasing additional moves or power-ups.
- There is a lack of meaningful progression and variety in gameplay after the initial levels, making it feel repetitive and limiting long-term enjoyment.
- The difficulty spikes can be punishing, often requiring players to retry levels multiple times, which can detract from the overall fun and casual nature of the game.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of traditional match-3 mechanics and innovative challenges, offering a unique experience across various planets. While some players find the interface simple, the game gradually introduces complexity, providing engaging and brainteasing puzzles that can lead to over 25 hours of rewarding gameplay. Overall, it stands out in the match-3 genre for its distinctive elements and impressive graphics.
“Each planet offers a unique environment to explore and a set of gems that makes you feel new gameplay every time you come to play.”
“Considering the game easy to play will be a huge mistake because the impressive graphics and engaging gameplay will embark on a journey like never before.”
“Most players love to play puzzle games, but some players found it difficult to play because of its quite easy interface and simple gameplay.”
“As compared to other match-3 games, it comes with distinctive gameplay, though it offers a similar interface and the traditional match-3 mechanics.”
“The game starts out with very basic and straightforward match-3 mechanics, but slowly adds in layers upon layers of complexity for a challenging and rewarding experience.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a limited selection of tracks, including high-energy South American vocals and atmospheric sounds, which initially provide a relaxed backdrop but quickly become repetitive and grating over time. Many players found the short loop of music insufficient for the game's length, leading some to turn it off entirely in favor of sound effects. Overall, the soundtrack lacks diversity and depth, detracting from the overall experience.
“The relaxed soundtracks complement the countless puzzle levels beautifully.”
“The music features a couple of high-energy South American vocal pieces and atmospheric nature sounds that create an engaging backdrop.”
“While the art is cute and creative, the soundtrack could benefit from being longer and more diverse to match the game's scale.”
“Eventually, I turned the music off completely and just played with sound effects.”
“The problem is there are only a few short music tracks for the entire game – a couple of high-energy South American vocal pieces, one that is atmospheric nature sounds, and one that is just random quiet whistling – and they continually cycle in an endless repeating loop that is more jarring than soothing.”
“The soundtrack is not long enough or diverse enough for a game of this magnitude.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their impressive and beautiful artwork, enhancing the overall experience, though they lack variety across different worlds. While the visuals are colorful and cartoony, reflecting its origins as a mobile game, the simplistic UI design may detract from the overall aesthetic appeal. Overall, the graphics are decent and contribute positively to the gameplay.
“The artwork is beautiful, and it's nice to see what you end up with when you unlock a different world.”
“Considering the game easy to play will be a huge mistake because the impressive graphics and engaging gameplay will embark on a journey like never before.”
“The graphics are pretty decent, and the whole thing runs smoothly.”
“There's nothing different from one world to the next, beyond the visuals.”
“Mundus is a Windows port of an Android game, and that shows through in both the simplistic UI design and in the colorful, cartoony graphics.”
“However, new artwork is all you'll ever unlock.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story centers on a great shaman guiding players through an epic quest in a challenging universe. However, some reviewers express discomfort with the exoticism present in the plot and the choice of a shaman as a guide.
“The story follows a great shaman, who is waiting for you to embark on an epic quest where you will navigate the impossible universe.”
“That rubbed me the wrong way, especially when you factor in the exoticism inherent in the plot macguffin and in having a shaman guide.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is hindered by a limited selection of repetitive music tracks, which fail to enhance the sense of place and can feel jarring rather than immersive. Players express a desire for more unique and varied music to better complement the different worlds within the game.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world with its rich details and environmental storytelling.”
“The game's sound design perfectly complements the visuals, creating a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after you put the controller down.”
“Each location feels distinct and alive, thanks to the carefully crafted ambiance that enhances the overall experience.”
“It would have been nice if they’d at least attempted to create unique tracks for the other worlds to enhance the atmosphere and sense of place.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization model in this version is praised for its absence of microtransactions, allowing players to progress without spending real money, which is seen as a positive aspect that enhances the gaming experience.
“In this version, there are no microtransactions to buy more coins, which I approve of because you shouldn’t waste your real-world money just to beat this game faster.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is well-optimized, featuring decent graphics and smooth performance throughout.
“The graphics are pretty decent, and the whole game runs smoothly.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the game performs; it maintains a steady frame rate without any noticeable lag.”
